Good morning, Lake Charles.

A dream home in the community got a new owner after an extended search—Southwest Louisiana raised over $1 million for St. Jude through a local fundraising drive.

Owners Cynthia and Larry Eagle have launched their 12th season of The Lost Hollows, a haunted trail that gives Lake Charles safe, family-friendly Halloween fun today with repurposed sets — offering interactive theater in the woods.

Guests will board a cattle trailer shuttle at 6 p.m., pay $30 for regular admission or $50 for a fast pass, and a special Lights Out event will be held Saturday.

The wait is over—Crying Eagle’s new lakefront restaurant in downtown Lake Charles officially opens today after weeks of soft openings.

The venue offers indoor and outdoor dining with three full bars and a Gulf Coast menu led by award-winning Chef Lyle Broussard, and reservations are highly recommended.

The Lake Charles Chapter of the Cajun French Music Association will honor a new class of Cajun musicians at its annual Hall of Fame induction on November 22 at the CFMA Cajun Music building at 3481 East Prien Lake Road — doors open at 4:30 p.m., inductions start at 5:30 p.m., and a dance follows from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event will recognize the contributions of artists who have helped keep Cajun music and culture alive.

A $277 million rare earth plant is planned for Vinton—officials say the project will bring new jobs and boost local economic growth.

McNeese President Wade Rousse was named one of three finalists in LSU’s presidential search after former president William Tate left in May.

Interviews began on Thursday and will continue today and on Monday (Rousse said he is exploring the opportunity to enhance higher education in Louisiana).

Lake Charles City Council voted 4-3 on Tuesday to build a $30 million sports complex at the old Capital One Tower site in place of the proposed Fitzenreiter Road location, and Mayor Marshall Simien said the project will use disaster recovery funds and be completed by August.

Six-year-old Konlee McCall from Sulphur was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis after her fifth birthday and now gets weekly treatments for her hurting joints.

She plays T-ball and serves as a Youth Honoree for the Arthritis Foundation — a role that raises awareness — while local businesses display her life-size cutout to boost support.

Wheel Of Fortune Live!

8-9:30 p.m. — L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles — Varies — Spin it to win it with contestants selected from the audience in this interactive game show experience.

Día de los Muertos Festival

2-7 p.m. — Arcade Amphitheater at Lake Charles Event Center — Free admission — Celebrate culture, art, and music at this vibrant festival honoring Día de los Muertos.

Wild Cajun Trail Runs

6 a.m. — Sam Houston Jones State Park — Registration fees apply — Conquer the scenic trails of Southeast Louisiana with a range of distances from 10K to 40M.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training

N/A — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — SOWELA Regional Training Center — $2250 — Enhance your programming skills with hands-on C# training in a local expert-led course.

Smoke & Barrel Weekend 2025

1-5 p.m. — Calcasieu Clerk of Court — Tickets vary — Savor a weekend of over 80 bourbons, whiskeys, and exquisite BBQ from top pitmasters.

The Nutcracker

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Rosa Hart Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of Clara and the Sugar Plum Fairy in this classic holiday ballet.

Christmas In The Air

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a festive event for the whole family.